TRIDENT CAREERS
If you are interested in working at Trident Actuators, email:
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
Post Date: APRIL 2025
To apply, apply on the site, or email: CAREERS@TRIDENTACTUATORS.COM
Trident Actuators is a growing company with an entrepreneurial attitude, and we are looking for co-workers who welcome the
challenge of day-to-day shifts in responsibilities. We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who has excellent organizational
skills and a personable disposition to keep us thriving. This position will play a key role in designing and developing our
electro-hydraulic actuators, and responsibilities will include producing detailed models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings for new
and existing products. You will be responsible for communicating with potential clients on their needs to provide high-quality
solutions. Apply at tridentactuators.com/careers or email careers@tridentactuators.com.
This is a hybrid position that will report directly to the Mechanical Design Manager and will be based out of our Holmes, PA facility.
Salary range for this position is $60,000-$75,000 plus potential bonuses, commensurate with experience. Trident offers medical
benefits (health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance), a 401k program, and a flexible time-off policy for all employees.
Responsibilities
● Create 3D-CAD models and bills of material in cooperation with members of the engineering team to design custom
electro-hydraulic actuators.
● Perform necessary calculations to determine sizes, tolerances, stress, fit, and weight to prove adequacy of design.
● Assist with preparation of submittals and operation & maintenance manuals.
● Contribute to discussions on improving and advancing our technological capabilities.
● Communicate with engineers and customers regarding specifications, submittals, and design requirements.
● Assist in initial and final testing of actuators prior to shipment to customers.
● Ensure customer satisfaction through professional and efficient service.
● Embrace and apply Trident’s quality management system.
● Work safely in accordance with company processes.
Qualifications
● Extreme attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
● Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team to resolve issues.
● Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
● Availability to travel to customer sites when necessary.
● Working knowledge of standard office software (Adobe Acrobat, word-processing, spreadsheets, etc.).
● Experience with CAD software applications related to mechanical systems.
● Comfortable reading and interpreting mechanical drawings.
● Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Substantial work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
● Knowledge of fabrication, manufacturing, machining, and assembly techniques.
Preferred
● Experience with SolidWorks.
● Experience in a manufacturing environment.
● Experience working with equipment design.
● Desire to assist the assembly team during peak production periods.
Work Environment
● Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours.
● Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
● When necessary, the position will include on-site work that will require following customer safety guidelines.
● Safely function in an industrial setting where manufacturing conditions exist.
● Required to use the company designated personal protective equipment and adhere to Trident’s safety program.
The company is committed to equal employment opportunities. The company will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, ancestry, childbirth or related medical condition; citizenship; color; creed familial status; gender expression; gender identity; genetic information; height; weight; marital status; national origin; physical or mental disability or handicap; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; uniform service member status or veteran status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
CONTROLS ENGINEER
Post Date: APRIL 21, 2025
To apply, apply on the site, or email: CAREERS@TRIDENTACTUATORS.COM
Trident Actuators is a growing company with an entrepreneurial attitude, and we are looking for co-workers who welcome the
challenge of day-to-day shifts in responsibilities. We’re looking for a Controls Engineer who has excellent organizational skills and a
personable disposition to keep us thriving. This position will play a key role in designing and developing systems that integrate
available technologies involving electro-hydraulic products, PLCs, and motion controllers. You will be responsible for communicating
with potential clients on their needs and designing the electrical components and controls schemes to provide high-quality solutions
for our customers. Apply at tridentactuators.com/careers or email careers@tridentactuators.com.
Salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 plus bonuses, commensurate with experience. This is a hybrid position that will be
based out of our Holmes, PA facility. Trident offers medical benefits (health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance), a 401k
program, and a flexible time-off policy for all employees.
Responsibilities
● Create control schemes and electrical schematics in cooperation with our design team.
● Design electrical industrial control panels which meet UL508A standards.
● Review specifications and provide comments.
● Work in partnership with the engineering team to design custom actuators.
● Contribute to discussions on improving and advancing our technological capabilities.
● Communicate with engineers and customers regarding specifications, submittals, and design requirements of our actuators.
● Responsible for electrical component selection.
● Provide technical assistance and responses to customers concerning electrical troubleshooting.
● Assist in initial and final testing of actuators prior to shipment to customers.
● Assist and collaborate with field technicians maintaining our equipment.
● Ensure customer satisfaction through professional and efficient service.
● Embrace and apply Trident’s quality management system.
● Work safely in accordance with company processes.
Qualifications
● Proficiency in creation of electrical schematics, controls schemes, and panel fabrication drawings.
● Experience with programming PLCs and HMIs, including Allen-Bradley and Schneider product lines.
● Ability to troubleshoot electrical equipment.
● Experience in a manufacturing environment.
● Extreme attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
● Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team to resolve issues.
● Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
● Availability to travel to customer sites when necessary.
● Minimum 3 years of experience working with industrial products.
● Experience with software applications related to designing and programming electrical and mechanical systems.
● Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Substantial work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
● Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Preferred
● Prior experience working with hydraulic systems.
Work Environment:
● Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours.
● Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
● When necessary, the position will include on-site work that will require following customer safety guidelines.
● Safely function in an industrial setting where manufacturing conditions exist.
● Required to use the company designated personal protective equipment and adhere to Trident’s safety program.
The company is committed to equal employment opportunities. The company will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, ancestry, childbirth or related medical condition; citizenship; color; creed familial status; gender expression; gender identity; genetic information; height; weight; marital status; national origin; physical or mental disability or handicap; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; uniform service member status or veteran status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.